Fulshear Neighborhood Guide
Fast-growing master-planned living on Houston's west side
Fulshear home sales, last 12 months: about 1,850 homes sold, at a typical price around $450,000 (October 2025 through September 2026). Source: HAR MLS closed sales. Data as of October 2026.
Property taxes: A $450,000 home here pays about $11,720 a year at 2026 rates, or about $9,630 with the homestead exemption. The example includes one typical MUD; MUD rates vary by neighborhood, so check the MUD notice for any home. See MUD and PID taxes. Data as of October 2026.
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Updated November 5, 2026
Living in Fulshear
Fulshear is a Fort Bend County city about 34 miles west of Downtown by car, named for Churchill Fulshear, one of Stephen F. Austin's original "Old Three Hundred" colonists. Once a small farm town, it has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, growing from about 1,100 residents in 2010 to nearly 17,000 by the 2020 census, as master-planned communities such as Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear Lakes and Jordan Ranch filled in around the historic downtown.
Why buyers choose Fulshear
- New homes. A wide selection of new construction from many builders, with resort-style amenity centers, lakes and trails.
- Schools. Most of Fulshear is served by Lamar CISD, including Fulshear High School, and some areas are in Katy ISD. Check zoning for each address.
- Room to spread out. Larger homes and lots, community pools, parks and miles of trails.
- West-side access. About 28 miles to the Galleria and 34 to Downtown via the Westpark Tollway, FM 1093 and I-10, with the Energy Corridor closer still.
- Small-town downtown. Historic Fulshear's local restaurants and events keep its country-town feel.
What's in and near Fulshear
- Cross Creek Ranch, Fulshear Lakes and Jordan Ranch
- Fulshear High School (Lamar CISD) and Katy ISD schools
- Historic downtown Fulshear
- Katy and Richmond next door
Where to eat and shop in Fulshear
Downtown Fulshear's restaurant row runs along Main Street (FM 359). Dozier's BBQ has served smoked meats since 1957 and reopened in 2024 under the founder's great-grandson. Across from the post office, La Balance Café Mexicana serves Mexican dishes such as ceviche, enchiladas and breakfast burritos, and Victor's Mexican Grille is the Tex-Mex favorite for fajitas, margaritas and weekend brunch on a dog-friendly patio. For breakfast or lunch, Essence House Café bakes pastries and quiches, and Texana Café provides on-the-job training for neurodiverse adults.
Downtown also has a handful of independent shops. Cobblestone Cottage sells home decor, art and gifts. Freckles Stationery and Gifts carries cards and stationery, and Dogwood Lane Goods sells furniture and home accents.
Getting around
| Destination | Distance | Drive time (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| The Galleria | 27.8 mi | about 35 min; 53–70 min at rush hour |
| Texas Medical Center | 32.4 mi | about 42 min; 63–84 min at rush hour |
| Downtown Houston | 33.7 mi | about 44 min; 66–88 min at rush hour |
| Hobby Airport | 43.3 mi | about 59 min; 89–118 min at rush hour |
| Bush Intercontinental Airport | 54.4 mi | about 71 min; 107–142 min at rush hour |
| Energy Corridor (I-10 at Eldridge) | 20.8 mi | about 30 min; 45–60 min at rush hour |
Drive times are estimates. Off-peak minutes come from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) without traffic, checked November 2026; rush-hour ranges assume 1.5 to 2 times as long, which is common on Houston freeways. Actual times vary with traffic, weather and time of day.
Driving distances from central Fulshear.
Homes in Fulshear
Mostly newer single-family homes, from first homes to estate lots, plus acreage properties outside the subdivisions. Most communities have HOAs and many have MUD taxes, so compare total tax rates and HOA dues when choosing a neighborhood. For current prices, see the homes for sale and recent sales on this page.
Median household income: $184,390 in ZIP code 77441 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates). ZIP code figures can include areas beyond the neighborhood.
Public schools serving Fulshear
School districts: Lamar CISD (most); Katy ISD (part (eastern areas, e.g., older east side of Cross Creek Ranch)); Royal ISD (part of 77423 (Brookshire area)). These are the main zoned schools, hand-checked; zoning can change from one street to the next.
| High | Fulshear High School — Lamar CISD. Serves the Lamar CISD part of Fulshear, including the newer west side of Cross Creek Ranch and Fulbrook. Jordan High School — Katy ISD. Serves the Katy ISD part of Fulshear (campus in Fulshear). Tomas High School — Lamar CISD. Opened 2025; serves some areas south of Fulshear, including part of Candela. |
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Lamar CISD opens Troy Williams High School, Urbanski Junior High and Dresner Middle in Cross Creek West in August 2027. Cross Creek West currently attends Fulshear HS. ZIP 77423 is Brookshire and includes Royal ISD territory. District splits inside individual communities (e.g., Jordan Ranch) should be checked by address (low confidence). Confirm any address with Lamar CISD Find My School, Katy ISD SARA address lookup, Royal ISD (contact district). School ratings and how to read them are on our Houston school information page. Checked November 2026.
Flood risk in Fulshear at a glance
- Floodplain share: about 19% of the area outlined on this page's map is in FEMA's 1% annual chance (100-year) floodplain, and about 1% more is in the 0.2% annual chance (500-year) zone. Source: our calculation from FEMA's current effective National Flood Hazard Layer, November 2026.
- Hurricane Harvey (August 2017): flood insurance claims recorded by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, by ZIP code: ZIP 77441: 74. ZIP codes include areas beyond the neighborhood, and many flooded homes had no flood insurance.
- Check a specific address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Floodplains follow bayous, creeks and low ground, so one street can differ from the next; ask for the seller's disclosure and an elevation certificate, and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
Fulshear questions buyers ask
Is Fulshear a good place to live?
For many buyers, yes: lots of new homes, master-planned amenities, Lamar CISD and Katy ISD schools and a small-town historic downtown. Trade-offs include a roughly 34-mile drive to Downtown, MUD taxes and construction traffic as the area grows.
How fast is Fulshear growing?
Very fast. Census estimates released in May 2026 ranked Fulshear the second-fastest-growing city in the U.S. among cities of 20,000 or more, after it grew about 21% from mid-2024 to mid-2025.
What county is Fulshear in?
Fulshear is in Fort Bend County, which has its own appraisal district and tax rates.
Is Fulshear part of Houston?
No. Fulshear is a separate city about 34 miles west of Downtown Houston, with its own city government and police department.
Is Fulshear safe?
The City of Fulshear has its own police department, and communities outside city limits are covered by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office and constables. Review recent crime data from the agency that covers the address, and visit at different times of day.
How much do homes cost in Fulshear?
In the 12 months through September 2026, about 1,850 homes sold with Fulshear addresses on the MLS at a typical (median) price around $450,000 and an average near $520,000.
What school districts serve Fulshear?
Most of Fulshear is in Lamar CISD, including Fulshear High School, and some eastern areas are in Katy ISD. Confirm zoning for any address.
What ZIP code is Fulshear?
Fulshear addresses use ZIP code 77441, and some nearby communities use Katy or Richmond ZIP codes. Confirm the ZIP code and city limits for a specific address.
Does Fulshear flood?
Flood risk varies. Low-lying areas near creeks and the Brazos River carry more risk, while many newer communities were built with detention ponds and drainage systems. Check the FEMA flood zone and flood history, and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
What master-planned communities are in Fulshear?
Cross Creek Ranch, Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek, Fulshear Lakes and Jordan Ranch, with Tamarron just to the north. Tamarron and Jordan Ranch were among Houston's top-selling master-planned communities in 2025.
Do Fulshear homes have MUD taxes?
Most do. Nearly all of Fulshear's master-planned communities are served by Municipal Utility Districts, so homeowners pay a MUD tax plus city (inside city limits), Fort Bend County and school district taxes. Combined rates in newer MUDs are often well above 2% of assessed value.
How far is Fulshear from Houston and the Energy Corridor?
Downtown Fulshear is about 35 miles west of Downtown Houston. Most commuters use the Westpark Tollway, I-10 or the Grand Parkway (SH 99), and drives into Houston often take about 45–75 minutes at rush hour. The Energy Corridor and Katy are closer, typically about 20–35 minutes. (Times are approximate.)
Is there new construction in Fulshear?
Yes. Fulshear is one of the Houston area's fastest-growing places, and many buyers choose new homes in communities such as Cross Creek Ranch, Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek, Jordan Ranch and Cross Creek West. Compare builder incentives, MUD rates and HOA dues along with base price.
What is downtown Fulshear like?
Downtown Fulshear is a small historic district centered near Main Street (FM 359) and FM 1093, where most shops and restaurants are within about two blocks. It has local restaurants, boutiques and the Viola Heritage House Museum. The city is also working on a streetscape plan to make the area more walkable.
Where are the best places to eat in Fulshear?
Popular choices include Dozier's BBQ (barbecue since 1957), La Balance Café Mexicana (Mexican, on Main Street), Victor's Mexican Grille (Tex-Mex and brunch), Essence House Café (breakfast and lunch) and Texana Café (a cafe that trains neurodiverse adults).
Where can I shop local in Fulshear?
Downtown Fulshear has several independent shops, including Cobblestone Cottage (home decor and gifts), Freckles Stationery and Gifts, and Dogwood Lane Goods (furniture and home accents). Katy's Old Town antique shops are also a short drive away.
Is the Westpark Tollway being extended to Fulshear?
Yes. The Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority is extending the Westpark Tollway west along FM 1093 toward Fulshear, adding two tolled lanes in each direction in the middle of the road. The first two-mile segment, which lets toll traffic bypass the FM 1463/FM 359 signal, opened in February 2026, with the rest of the roughly $72 million project to Charger Way scheduled to follow later in 2026. TxDOT is also widening FM 1463 nearby.
Is Cross Creek Ranch in Katy ISD or Lamar CISD?
Both. Cross Creek Ranch is split: the older east side is in Katy ISD, and the newer west side, including Cross Creek West, is in Lamar Consolidated ISD. The same split applies across the wider Fulshear area, so confirm the district and zoned schools for a specific address with each district's lookup tool before buying.
Who is a good realtor in Fulshear?
Compean Group is one to consider: AgentPronto ranks it #3 on its list of top agents for Houston (November 2026; AgentPronto compares agents on transaction data, specialties and client reviews). We very commonly work in Fulshear and understand its local market, from how homes are priced to what buyers look for. Evan Compean and the Compean Group have sold more than 1,000 homes and earned hundreds of 5-star reviews. This guide includes much more information to help you get started with your search.
Sales figures are MLS closed sales for the 12 months from October 2025 through September 2026. Driving distances are approximate. The Average Sales Price and Total Listings box further down this page is calculated automatically from homes currently listed for sale in the area and updates daily, so it can differ from these closed-sale figures.
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Local news
- Fulshear's 77441 ZIP named among the 5 fastest-growing new neighborhoods in the U.S. (CultureMap, May 2026)
- Fulshear ranked No. 8 among the safest cities in Texas (CultureMap, Feb 2026)
- 23-acre walkable mixed-use town square development planned in Fulshear (CultureMap, July 2025)
- New H-E-B at Jordan Ranch opens to serve Katy and Fulshear (CultureMap, Oct 2025)
- Fulshear named the fastest-growing wealthy suburb in America (CultureMap, Jan 2025)
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